Roger Burman’s Fifth Gen Bel Air Custom On eBay

Roger Burman’s Lakeside Rods and Rides, located in Rockwell City, Iowa, has built some of the finest custom rods in his shop since 1989. With numerous awards and honors to his credit, including awards for autocross racing in the Goodguys autocross series.  

We found Burman’s vision of the

 Bel Air on eBay. According to the text accompanying the auction, “Roger and his crew started by stripping and painting the frame, then setting it up with Air Ride Technologies ShockWaves and tubular control arms, plus Fatman dropped spindles, disc brakes, and 3.55:1 gears in the original rearend. Budnik Muroc III wheels offered a classic-looking design in modern 18×7- and 20×10-inch sizes, and were wrapped in Hankook 235/40R18 and 275/35R20 radials. Continuing the new-spin-on-an-old-idea theme, Roger selected an Arizona Speed & Marine Dropped Top Superjet EFI to crown the 350ci GM crate small block.”

 “It resembles an early view larger imageCorvette Rochester unit,” Roger says.

The engine also received a March pulley system, Billet Specialties valve covers, and block-hugger headers leading to Flowmaster mufflers. Monster Motorsports assembled a 700-R4 to back up the mill There was more to cleaning up the Bel Air body than just shaving the emblems, handles, and cowl vent.

“By eliminating the wing windows the car appears sleeker, And the black paint makes the car look longer and narrower. The roof style is what I love about these cars. Jason talked me into painting the roof green instead of two-toning it the way you often see, thus highlighting the roofline and setting it apart from your run-of-the-mill hardtop. The taillights are from an ’06 HHR, cut down to fit in the original bezels Beyond that, Burman added functional ’66 Chevelle hood vents and narrowed the bumpers, adding a custom vent in front and exhaust cutouts flanking the license in back.

Reinstalling the original trim spears was the final exterior detail. “There were a few pieces of side trim missing, “but I figured we could just replace it. Well, it was more difficult to find than I thought; I now have more money in the side trim than I paid for the whole car!” Kirk Bowman in Omaha refurbished it all, while Puget Sound Choppers carved the Rushforth-designed billet badges Inside, Burman’s crew built a custom console and gauge pod, filling the latter with TPI dials.

Dan Weber then wrapped green leather around Dodge Intrepid buckets, a modified rear seat, and all other soft parts, while Steve Strobel at Site & Sound packed in a Sony stereo with a host of Kicker speakers and amps. Air-Tique climate controls cooled the air, while a 15-inch repop ’57 Chevy wheel topped the ididit column The 63 Cruises and drive Awesome. Ice cold A/C power Windows are very fast. This is still a new car with only 5000 miles on it. Cruises on Highway at 80 MPH. The under side is a gloss black and all exhaust is tucked up inside the frame for when you drop the 63 to the ground.

The final words say everything you need to know about the custom, “You really need to see this car in person.”

According to the auction, all offers and trades are welcome. Potential buyers can call 508-789-9501 or email Scott214@Hotmail.com to make arrangements.